Business as usual: Melaka tourism unfazed by water rationing
On January 29 Melaka started water rationing which affected 550,673 consumers or 62.8 per cent of the population to ensure the state has enough water supply to last it through the hot and dry season. — AFP pic
She said operators of hotels and tourist centres were well prepared for the water rationing as the state government had given them adequate notice in advance. The Melaka Tourism Association has about 80 members comprising operators of hotels, restaurants, and tourist centres and agents. Kuah said the association had not received any complaints from members regarding the water rationing because they knew it was inevitable.
“The feedback I received so far shows that nine homestay operators under the association, including Homestay Paya Lebar, Melaka Pindah, Kamping Morten, Alai and Parit Penghulu, have no problems and are operating as usual.
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